Scarlet Fever Scarlet fever is an infection caused by a group of Streptococci bacteria that produce an exotoxin that is responsible for the rash. The rash must be differentiated from measles, mumps, roseola, infectious mononucleosis or other illnesses.
Strep Throat and Scarlet Fever in the Child Care Setting Strep throat is caused by group A Streptococcus bacteria. Strep throat is more common in children than in adults. Strep throat is easily spread when an infected person coughs or sneezes contaminated droplets into the air and another person inhales them. A person can also get infected from touching these secretions and then touching their mouth or nose
